Origin
Washington, UT
Late night in Washington on Wednesday
Local time
4:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Washington, UT to Sandy Hills, UT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 47m
Distance
286.7 mi
461 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 34m
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6 AM
4h 47m
8 AM
5h 14m
10 AM
4h 57m
12 PM
4h 54m
3 PM
4h 58m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Washington, UT to Sandy Hills, UT covers 286.7 miles and takes about 4h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Sego Lily Drive, 9400 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 281.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
143.3 miles from Washington, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 47m drive with frequent turns across 286.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 281.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 286.7 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 282.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 282.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
7
282.4 mi into trip
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~4h 38m in
Take the exit toward SR 151: 10600 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 293
Toward SR 151: 10600 South
9
282.5 mi into trip
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~4h 38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
8
282.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward East 10600 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East 10600 South
6
282.6 mi into trip
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~4h 39m in
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10600 South
Turn right onto 10600 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 281.4 mi | 4h 36m |
| Sego Lily Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 9400 South | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 700 East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 10600 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1300 East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 281.4 mi, about 4h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, UT and Sandy Hills, UT.
1
Start on this road
21 ft
·
3 sec
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this road
2
Turn right
49 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto North 100 East
104 ft
·
8 sec
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North 100 East
4
Turn right onto East Telegraph Street
494 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Telegraph Street
5
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 15
7
Merge onto I 15
281 mi
·
4 hr 36 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
327 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 293
Toward SR 151: 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
204 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Monroe Street North, 10600 South East
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward East 10600 South
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto 10600 South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
10600 South
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 89
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Sego Lily Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sego Lily Drive
14
Turn left onto SR 71
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
700 East
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto 9400 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
9400 South
16
Continue on SR 209
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
9400 South
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto 1300 East
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
1300 East
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Silvercrest Drive
516 ft
·
19 sec
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Silvercrest Drive
19
Turn right onto Sandy Hills Drive
485 ft
·
16 sec
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Sandy Hills Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Sandy Hills Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 143.3 miles from Washington, UT, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 281.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.3 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy Hills, UT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Washington, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Washington, UT
This is one driving day of about 286.7 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Washington, UT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 281.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.3 mi from Washington, UT · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143.3 miles from Washington, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 281.4 miles.
Arriving in Sandy Hills, UT
The final approach into Sandy Hills, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sandy Hills, UT.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.43 one way
$90.86 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $47.62 | $95.24 |
| premium | $4.53 | $51.14 | $102.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.30 | $126.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86 | 1 | $30.10 | $13.76 |
| Efficient EV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.09 | $11.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.7 | 1 | $40.14 | $18.35 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sandy Hills, UT
Late night in Sandy Hills on Wednesday
Local time
4:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NNW 8 mph
16% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 14 at 10:10AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 14 at 9:14AM MDT until April 15 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
66°F
Delta, UT
143 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 47m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Washington, UT to Sandy Hills, UT covers 286.7 miles and takes about 4h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Sego Lily Drive, 9400 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.3 miles from Washington, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 286.7 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 282.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 282.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Washington, UT to Sandy Hills, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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